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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.67, 1,084.49 and 593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.67, 1,084.49 and 593.15 is: 887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.67 : 1,084.49 = 593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.67/1,084.49 = 593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.67x = 1,084.49 × 593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.67x = 643,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,262.28/724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.66

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